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Welcome to the SIU Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, a research center for both freshwater and marine science.

Southern Illinois is a great location for fisheries, fish biology, and aquatic research, with many lakes, streams, and rivers in which to work. We have a strong marine biology component and are within a day's drive to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes.

Did you know?

We help Illinois fish farmers raise more than $2 million a year

Our faculty are internationally known for their accomplishments

Center research brings millions of dollars to the Southern Illinois economy annually

We provide educational and professional outreach to local schools and organizations